Improving outcomes for the upper limb in severe stroke: the efficacy of rehabilitation interventions based on the Bobath concept - a pilot study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000970246
• Lead Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-11-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

4 to 18 weeks post stroke
Able to produce visibly discernable movement in at least one of three movements: shoulder shrug, elbow flexion, finger flexion
ABle to maintain hand placement on table 20cm in front of body

Exclusion Criteria

Able to reach for a cup placed on a table 50cm in front of body
Ataxia
Other medical conditions affecting the upper limb

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre Functional Upper Limb test (PreFUL), a test of reaching ability[Prior to commencement of intervention<br>One day after completion of intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
STREAM (Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of movement)[Prior to commencement of intervention<br>One day after completion of intervention];Grip strength dynamometry[Prior to commencement of intervention<br>One day after completion of intervention];Chedoke Arm and Hand Activity Inventory[Prior to commencement of intervention<br>One day after completion of intervention]